Learning and behavioral difficulties associated with NF1

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is associated with learning difficulties and behavioural disorders in more than half of patients.

The learning and behavioral difficulties associated with NF1: Advances in research and the development of treatments (French only)

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This scientific section covers a number of important topics and issues. Here are some of the important points covered:

  • Introduction
  • What kind of difficulties do NF1 children have?
  • Visual-spatial functioning
  • The attention spans of NF1 patients
  • Emotions, behavioural problems and social skills
  • What are the possible mechanisms at the root of problems?
  • What treatment options are available?